Product Design and Engineering Integration Manager

Echo Incorporated is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the development, integration, and lifecycle management of outdoor power equipment products onsite in Lake Zurich, IL.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of design and project engineers to meet department and company objectives
• Oversee the development, integration, and validation of mechanical components and assemblies from concept through production
• Ensure alignment with performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost objectives across the product lifecycle
• Drive technical evaluation and implementation of engineering changes to improve reliability, quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency
• Champion continuous improvement efforts to improve product quality, reduce costs, and increase manufacturability
• Manage project timelines, priorities, and deliverables to support business goals
• Coordinate collaboration and communication across engineering, product management, manufacturing, quality, and sourcing teams
• Facilitate communication with ECHO’s Japanese parent company, Yamabiko
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance to support engineering best practices
• Lead engineering reviews to ensure designs, component selections, and product modifications meet established engineering standards, customer requirements, and manufacturing capabilities
• Lead engineering support for product enhancements, feature improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and component obsolescence management
• Contribute to product sourcing, component selection, make-versus-buy decisions, and product lifecycle management activities
• Support the development, launch, and sustainment of new and existing products
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Product Management to support successful product launches and ongoing performance
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and suppliers to integrate third-party technologies, components, and systems into finished products
• Enable technical collaboration with Yamabiko to align product development priorities, engineering standards, and business objectives

Requirements

• 3–5 years of direct supervisory or management experience leading engineering teams
• SolidWorks proficiency (including the ability to demonstrate): 3D modeling, assemblies, and technical drawings, using best practices
• Expertise in engineering design principles and mechanical systems, including design for manufacturing, injection molding, metal components, and related manufacturing processes
• Strong English communication skills to lead meetings, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate effectively with internal and external partners
• Experience with engineering change systems (ECR/ECO), ERP systems, and BOM workflows
• Demonstrated ability to lead design teams and deliver solutions for complex engineering projects

Technologies

• SolidWorks
• ECR/ECO
• ERP systems
• BOM workflows

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid PTO
• 5% 401K match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Travel

• Domestic and international travel may be required as needed

Verification

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Location: Lake Zurich, IL (onsite)

Salary: USD 145,000 per year

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering